Assessment Requirements for SISOEQU009 Instruct the advancement of recreational horse riding skills

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Assessment Requirements for SISOEQU009 Instruct the advancement of recreational horse riding skills

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

develop three session plans for three different horse riding instructional sessions

deliver three instructional sessions according to the session plans developed:

deliver one session to a single learner rider

deliver two sessions to a group of minimum two and maximum six learners

across the three instructional sessions, cumulatively incorporate exercises to advance the riders’ use of:

posture and position in the saddle

gaits, transitions and movements

lateral and reverse movements

control over horse pace, outline and response to cues to effect accuracy of movements and turns at walk, trot and canter

adjustment to use of aids relative to horse training and responsiveness:

legs

rein

seat

communication and reward based education techniques for particular horse behaviour

during all instructional activities:

consistently control participant adherence to safety procedures

consistently monitor and control horse behaviour.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for horse riding instructional sessions

requirements of overall learning program and how sessions are sequenced to progressively develop riding skills

particular to instructing the advancement of recreational riding skills:

suitable environments for delivery of instructional riding exercises

purpose, features and safe set up of equipment used for exercises

factors that affect the selection of tack and personal protective equipment to suit riders and exercises

communication protocols used between participants, instructors and horses during instructional sessions

teaching and coaching techniques used to advance skills for horse riding

current scientific research on equine learning ability, how horses learn and recommended reward based education techniques, at a fundamental level of understanding

a range of instructional exercises used to advance riders’ use of:

posture and position in the saddle

gaits, transitions and movements

lateral and reverse movements

control over horse pace, outline and response to cues to effect accuracy of movements and turns at walk, trot and canter

adjustment to use of aids relative to horse training and responsiveness:

legs

rein

seat

communication and reward based education techniques for particular horse behaviour

common behavioural problems of horses during group rides

techniques used to control adverse horse behaviour while maintaining welfare of the horse and safety of rider.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated within a fenced horse riding arena with a safe surface for the horse riding exercises.

Horse matching prior to all assessments involving horse interaction is essential. Assessors must:

complete, participate in or validate a risk assessment of both the candidate’s and participant learners’ characteristics and level of horse handling and riding skills

match, or validate the matching of, horses of suitable history, size and temperament to both the candidate and participant learners to ensure that rider and horse combination is safe.

Assessment must ensure use of:

moderately experienced riders whom the candidate instructs

for group rides, a minimum of two and maximum six learners

horses, matched to all riders as above; these can be:

calm, consistent and obedient horses; or

compliant and manageable horses

equipment used for exercises

tack to include:

saddles

saddle cloths

bridles

reins

bits

stirrups with safety features

personal protective equipment to include:

riding boots

Australian Standard, or equivalent, compliant helmets

template:

session plans

safety checklists

participant profiles to include:

age, size and weight

current horse riding experience and skill level

skill development needs

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and medical conditions

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for horse riding instructional sessions.

Assessment must ensure access to:

mounting blocks or ramps

human and equine first aid equipment

communication equipment for emergency response.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors, and:

hold a qualification or Statement of Attainment which includes this unit of competency, SISOEQU0009 Instruct the advancement of recreational horse riding skills, or a qualification or Statement of Attainment which includes a unit of competency that has been superseded by this unit, and

have at least three years’ experience in a role involving equestrian or outdoor recreational instructional riding where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency, and

hold accreditation relevant to assessing instructional skills covered by this unit; accreditation refers to:

accreditation offered by equine sporting organisations recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), or

certification offered by equine organisations which are Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or whose training is managed by an affiliated RTO.

Links

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